Unreliable data & recovery figures: NEPRA grills CPPA-G and PPMC

At a September 2026 fuel-adjustment hearing, NEPRA questioned CPPA-G and PPMC over the reliability of figures used to support a proposed Rs32.7 billion consumer recovery. The request seeks a positive FCA of Rs2.5624 per unit, with the amount due to be collected through November bills if approved. Business Recorder reported that industrial representatives disputed the proposed calculation and sought clearer explanations of generation costs.

Industry participants challenged the use of diesel, HFO and RLNG while several coal-fired plants were reportedly running below 60 per cent capacity. They also called for scrutiny of more than Rs16 billion in prior-period adjustments and raised concerns about a possible quarterly tariff adjustment of around Rs22 billion, or Rs1.30 per unit. NEPRA officials cited inconsistencies in data presented by power-sector entities, making transparency over fuel costs and past adjustments a central issue at the hearing.